valid
Americanadjective
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sound; just; well-founded.
a valid reason.
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producing the desired result; effective.
a valid antidote for gloom.
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having force, weight, or cogency; authoritative.
- Synonyms:
- cogent , substantial
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legally sound, effective, or binding; having legal force.
a valid contract.
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Logic. (of an argument) so constructed that if the premises are jointly asserted, the conclusion cannot be denied without contradiction.
- Synonyms:
- convincing , logical
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Archaic. robust; well; healthy.
adjective
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having some foundation; based on truth
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legally acceptable
a valid licence
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having legal force; effective
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having legal authority; binding
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having some force or cogency
a valid point in a debate
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logic (of an inference or argument) having premises and conclusion so related that whenever the former are true the latter must also be true, esp ( formally valid ) when the inference is justified by the form of the premises and conclusion alone. Thus Tom is a bachelor; therefore Tom is unmarried is valid but not formally so, while today is hot and dry; therefore today is hot is formally valid Compare invalid 2
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archaic healthy or strong
Other Word Forms
- nonvalid adjective
- nonvalidly adverb
- nonvalidness noun
- prevalid adjective
- prevalidly adverb
- quasi-valid adjective
- quasi-validly adverb
- validity noun
- validly adverb
- validness noun
Etymology
Origin of valid
First recorded in 1565–75; from Latin validus “strong,” from val(ēre) “to be strong” + -idus -id 4; prevail ( def. )
Example Sentences
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They have valid licenses and work papers, but are afraid to go back on the road, worried that if they get stopped, they could get sent home.
From Los Angeles Times
There are sometimes valid reasons to distrust experts.
From Salon
Rodriguez said there are “very valid reasons” to pay attention to alerts but that minimizing their harmful effects is crucial for economic recovery.
From Los Angeles Times
That means once you made peace with a favorite show’s version of a “Sopranos” blackout, whatever impression you hold to be true is as valid as the creators’ intent.
From Salon
The Foremans' family say they entered Iran with valid visas, a licensed guide and a pre-approved itinerary, as required under Tehran's rules.
From BBC
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